Finance Assistant (FTC 6 MONTHS)

Lancaster Medical Practice

The closing date is 14 February 2025

Job summary

Job Summary:

The post holder will administratively support the Finance and Performance function of the organisation.

The post holder will work within the Finance and Performance Team and be accountable to the Finance and Performance Manager.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support in relation to all aspects of financial services for Lancaster Medical Practice and Lancaster Medical Group Ltd (Pharmacy), in line with agreed policies and procedures.

Assist in the processing of invoices for payment to suppliers. Download and reconcile statements.

Raise invoices, monitor income received, reconcile petty cash, and process weekly banking for Lancaster Medical Practice and Lancaster Medical Group Ltd (Pharmacy).

Ensure all information entered into accounting systems is accurate, reliable, and timely for Lancaster Medical Practice and Lancaster Medical Group Ltd (Pharmacy).

Administratively support the payroll and pensions systems in line with agreed policies for Lancaster Medical Practice and Lancaster Medical Group Ltd (Pharmacy),

Assist the Finance and Performance Manager with the monthly submission of VAT for Lancaster Medical Group Ltd.

Provide administrative support to the Performance (activity) function of Lancaster Medical Practice

About us

Lancaster Medical Practice is a large, at-scale, GP provider delivering General Medical Services to around 68,000 patients in Lancaster and surrounding villages. Formed in April 2017 from our successful, legacy practices, Lancaster Medical Practice has continued to evolve to become the strong, high performing Practice it is today, receiving a rating of Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in August 2018.

LMP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All staff are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment and will be responsible for safeguarding the interests of children and adults who they come into contact during their work.

Please be aware that in the event that we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the post before the closing date.

Please note, we are unable to support candidates requiring a skilled worker visa for this post as the Practice is only able to support clinical posts at this time.

Date posted

30 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.64 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4138-25-0002

Job locations

Lancaster Medical Practice

Owen Road

Lancaster

LA1 2LG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Administration experience within a relevant setting.

Experience of producing analytical reports using quantitative and qualitative systems.

Experience of working in a financial environment

Knowledge of an accounting package

Knowledge of EMIS

Able to communicate effectively (including producing good written information)

Competent in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Ability to think logically and creatively to solve problems.

The ability to act with discretion and understand the need for confidentiality.

The ability to prioritise and balance a range of competing tasks and deliver within required timescales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administration experience within a relevant setting.

Experience of producing analytical reports using quantitative and qualitative systems.

Experience of working in a financial environment

Knowledge of an accounting package

Knowledge of EMIS

Able to communicate effectively (including producing good written information)

Competent in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Ability to think logically and creatively to solve problems.

The ability to act with discretion and understand the need for confidentiality.

The ability to prioritise and balance a range of competing tasks and deliver within required timescales.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The ability to act with discretion and understand the need for confidentiality.
  • The ability to prioritise and balance a range of competing tasks and deliver within required timescales.
  • Organise workload
  • Time management
  • Analytical skills
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, grade C or above, or equivalent experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • The ability to act with discretion and understand the need for confidentiality.
  • The ability to prioritise and balance a range of competing tasks and deliver within required timescales.
  • Organise workload
  • Time management
  • Analytical skills
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, grade C or above, or equivalent experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancaster Medical Practice

Address

Lancaster Medical Practice

Owen Road

Lancaster

LA1 2LG


Employer's website

https://www.lancastermedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancaster Medical Practice

Address

Lancaster Medical Practice

Owen Road

Lancaster

LA1 2LG


Employer's website

https://www.lancastermedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Department

lscicb-mb.lmp.hr@nhs.net

Date posted

30 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.64 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4138-25-0002

Job locations

Lancaster Medical Practice

Owen Road

Lancaster

LA1 2LG


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